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that's me, in a bar.

I love the cold dark clutch of grey sullen Chicago winter
I was similarly frustrated and saying I did not care what was expedient; ICE must be destroyed.

Thanks for calling!
January 22, 2026 at 8:43 PM
in the middle of the night I remembered a few more:
Ladyhawke
Zoe Keating
Rasputina
January 22, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The XX
X
Ladytron
Katrina & the Waves
Renee Fleming (solo performance)
Linda Ronstadt (Kennedy Center)
Republika
Joan Jett
Laura Branigan
Pink Martini
Miami Sound Machine
Shivaree
January 22, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Dessa
Portishead
Shelleyan Orphan
Warpaint
Elastica
Lords of Acid
Diamanda Galas
Dresden Dolls
The Prids
Lydia Lunch
Yoko Ono
January 22, 2026 at 3:27 AM
but they do get federal money, so they have to comply with eligibility requirement reporting (which is fucked up) but I really like the clarity & tone in their FAQs valleyoutreachmn.org/frequently-a...
ANYWAY I'm all for general strike, community space & nonmeans tested food & other assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions - Valley Outreach
General Questions Our Frequently Asked Questions offer valuable insights, but if you’re seeking a more expansive understanding or wish to address specific needs in the community, scheduling a Valley O...
valleyoutreachmn.org
January 21, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Their shop will be closed but they've decided to keep their maker space open for folks looking for community (makes sense to me) & they're collecting personal care products for Valley Outreach: valleyoutreachmn.org
which provides, food, clothing & support WITHOUT MEANS TESTING (yay) (2/3)
Home - Valley Outreach
Valley Outreach is a community-powered nonprofit that provides food, clothing, and support to people who need help located in Stillwater, MN.
valleyoutreachmn.org
January 21, 2026 at 10:54 PM
happy to hear it. fingers crossed for a clear & useful care plan. Sorry he's so far away & hope he's home soon.
January 21, 2026 at 8:42 PM
love you, buddy!
January 21, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Most of my personal reading is on my kindle, but i'm at my desk which is where all the professional reading is.
January 21, 2026 at 6:44 PM
as the Los Angeles Times did in the heat of a misinformation campaign by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to oppose an ultimately successful effort to reduce the Sheriff's fraudulent contact with the City of West Hollywood." (2/2)
January 21, 2026 at 6:35 PM
nearest book p42, 2nd sentence

"These include spreading some stories on social media with sensationalizing captions and sending push notifications to our phones to convey urgency, as the Los Angeles Times did in the heat of a misinformation campaign . . ." (1/2)
January 21, 2026 at 6:35 PM
(anytime! I'll be your little rain cloud at any picnic!)
January 21, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Me too, but then I don't think it will be delayed despite the muted words. SO much gets through that barrier.

But also, I d.o.n.t c.a.r.e. I'm practising not even paying attention because i think it's going to ugly when it does.
January 21, 2026 at 3:39 PM
ugh this really really sucks.
January 20, 2026 at 11:25 PM
sigh.
January 20, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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I have found the train that all the old people ride to work. I am, of course, not one of them, I just happen to be on the same train.
January 20, 2026 at 1:04 PM